The Powerlist

Photo Vault: 2014 ACC Men’s Swimming and Diving Team Champions Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech Head Coach Ned Skinner goes for a swim to celebrate!

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2014 W. NCAA Picks: 100 fly might come down to fingernails

The 100 fly could go any number of ways over the top 16 – Ellese Zalewski and Dani Barbiea come in tied for the top seed after big November performances.

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Race Video: Michael Andrew 100m Free 13-14 NAG Record, 51.30

Andrew swam a 51.30 in the 100 long course meter freestyle, which broke Noel Strauss’ 1987 record of 51.59. Strauss, you will recall, was the Jr. National Champion in the 50 free at just 13 years old.

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USA Swimming Foundation to host two Fantasy Camps in 2014

Both camps are led by the top coaches in the world, Bruce Gemmell for the Adult Camp and David Marsh and Todd Schmitz for the Youth Camp, and feature special guest Olympic gold medalists Nathan Adrian, Anthony Ervin, Rowdy Gaines and Mel Stewart.

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Mitch Meet Monday Review Episode 5: NAG Records Roundup

Mitch Bowmile is back with his weekly roundup of swimming competition. Mitch focuses on the top swimmers from the past weekend’s…

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Women’s NCAA DIII Championship Fan Guide: Can Emory’s Streak Continue?

The defending national champions, the Emory Eagles, are the favorites to win again this year. With the same number of swimmers and divers, however, Kenyon has the potential to climb up to the top of the podium.

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Interactive Infographics: Men’s DI NCAA invites by conference

The men’s invites were much more centralized in the 5 biggest conferences, with the SEC once again leading all conferences in invited swimmers.

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Weekend Get Away: Darian Townsend Chillin’ and Swimming in San Diego

Three time Olympian and Olympic Champion Darian Townsend hit the road west from Arizona for a long weekend in San…

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Russia and Hungary fire in penultimate round

With two spots still up for grabs, Russia and Hungary successfully continued their Super Final quest after the fifth round…

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A Fitting End to a Fantastic Weekend: Marciano Ties Lasco for National Age Group Record

Vinny Marciano of Morris County, New Jersey will be in a tie with Destin Lasco in the 50 back. Exactly who tied who is still unclear.

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RACE VIDEO: Destin Lasco Breaks NAG Record in 11-12 50 Back

Above, see 12-year old Destin Lasco of Pleasantville Aquatics swim a 24.56 in the 50 yard backstroke. Even in the sprintiest…

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Destin Lasco Takes One More, Breaks Maricano’s 50 Back NAG Record

Update: Marciano also swam a 24.56 on Sunday, so the two will be tied for this record. Destin Lasco and…

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Ortega, Ortiz top strong 100 free fields on final night of Plantation Sectionals

Arkady Vyatchanin put together a giant back-half to take home the 200 back in the final event of the Speedo Champions Series Sectional in Plantation, Florida.

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SwimMAC Carolina 17-18’s Break 400 Medley Relay National Age Group Record

The 17-18’s of SwimMAC Carolina broke their 3rd National Age Group relay record of the weekend with a 3:37.83 in…

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KING Breaks 17-18 National Age Group Record in 400 Medley Relay

The 17-18’s of the King Aquatic Club have broken the National Age Group Record in the 400 yard medley relay at the Federal Way Sectional Championship meet.

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